Workplace Discrimination

On the whole, diversity has been shown to be a positive for the workplace. It brings higher rates of productivity and innovation. Nonetheless, many companies still fail to take advantage of these benefits. Some barriers to creating a diverse workforce are...

Workplace discrimination can often be hard to spot, especially when it comes in subtle forms. These behaviors may seem harmless on the surface, but they can create a hostile work environment over time.  Recognizing these red flags is important for ensuring your...

Gender-based pay discrimination remains a significant issue for female professionals in Indiana. Despite progress in gender equality, many accomplished women still face challenges in achieving equal pay.  In the current legal landscape, these women encounter a number...

Some employers seem to think they’re above the law – and they’re bold about putting things in writing. Most employers, however, are smart enough to know that they can “say it and forget it” but “put it in print, and you’ll have to justify it in court.” So, when you...

Appearance discrimination occurs when employers treat workers unjustly due to their looks. Points of contention may include body type, hairstyle, tattoos or fashion sense. Although companies have a right to impose dress codes that promote professionalism, these...

The potential for misuse of sensitive genetic information can have profound implications in the workplace. For example, an employer might unlawfully discriminate – in hiring, employment practices or termination scenarios – based on an individual’s genetic information....

Women continue to break the glass ceiling in the workplace. They are taking their well-deserved spots as CEOs, CFOs and CIOs among their male counterparts in corporations nationwide. But there is still a long way to go. Women continue to experience wage discrepancies...

If you are exercising your rights by pursuing a workplace discrimination case, it is important to exercise caution on social media until your case has been resolved.  Posts, comments and even your interactions with others’ content can potentially impact the outcome of...

Discrimination continues to manifest in various forms, even in modern workplaces. Perpetrators may use many disguises, sometimes trying to pass discriminatory comments as innocent jokes. Understanding how discrimination can be disguised as humor is helpful for...

Pre-employment medical examinations are a standard step in the hiring process and annual physical check-ups are customary for employees. Nonetheless, employers cannot use results from medical assessments against applicants or employees. This prohibition extends to...